verification body (Notified Body) designated by the European Commission. In the future, a maximum threshold for CFP will be set, requiring manufacturers not only to calculate and disclose CFP, but also to reduce it.   Thirdly, it involves the disclosure of the usage rate of recycled materials for cobalt, nickel, lithium, and lead. Similar to CFP, a maximum threshold is scheduled to be set in the future, and manufacturers will need to aim to imp...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/25

city generation still comes from fossil fuels, with roughly 30% based on coal- In coal-intensive grids, EVs can have higher lifecycle emissions than highly efficient hybrids EV battery material demand is approximately 20 times higher than that of hybrid batteries, raising concerns about lithium and cobalt mining Power grid capacity and charging infrastructure remain uneven globally New energy-intensive sectors, such as AI and data processing, ar...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

production equipment, utilizing the material and analytical technologies cultivated in the development of bipolar nickel-metal hydride batteries. They are made of a uniquely designed material that is primarily composed of nickel and does not contain precious metals such as platinum or ruthenium or cobalt. Tests have confirmed that they have the same high electrolysis efficiency and durability as electrodes that use precious metals or cobalt. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

ject, the mass production of Lithium and Manganese-Rich (LMR) cathode materials will begin shortly. The aim: lower production costs. And, of course, the three afore mentioned German companies want to become less dependent on China and its raw materials, which is why the cathodes are to contain less cobalt and nickel. Between the first draft and the finalized version of this article, we were constantly informed about new research findings on a d...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

nd right. OEM Purpose Contracts and investments targets Content GM Material procurement POSCO Future M, Korea June 2023, estimated investment of USD 1 billion to build a plant in Canada for positive electrode active materials for Ultium. Glencore, Switzerland April 2022, signed contract for cobalt supply from Murrin Murrin operations in Australia. Controlled Thermal Resources, Australia July 2017, investment in lithium supply. Queensl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SMEC) was granted INR 120 million. The government also exempted customs duty on 35 additional capital goods for EV battery manufacturing to further boost domestic battery production. Additionally, basic customs duty on key raw materials, including cobalt powder, lithium-ion battery scrap, lead, zinc, and 12 other critical minerals, has been fully exempted. PLI-Auto Scheme In 2021, the Indian Go...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/19

he system already shares more than 150,000 data items, with data synchronization delays of less than one second and a digitization rate of more than 90%. Results Carbon intensity will be reduced by 42% and the use of green electricity will reach 15%. Cumulatively, several thousand tons of nickel, cobalt, and lithium were recovered. (Source: Created by MarkLines based on EVE Energy's releases) Pioneering new applications for batteries   In...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/29

vious model, the EQC – Mercedes' first fully electric SUV – and is sufficient to achieve a range of around 400 kilometers in just 15 minutes.   GLC's 94 kWh lithium-ion battery features high-density cells with silicon oxide and graphite anodes, delivering 680 Wh/l of volumetric energy density. Cobalt content has been reduced, and the battery is engineered for easy maintenance: its electronics are accessible from underneath, and the cover is ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/22

ng in less heat generation and "energy saving". The sheet is thin, about 0.025 mm thick, and has high hardness, making it difficult to process. The cutting process requires pressing and cutting techniques. Permendur alloy (Fe-Co-V alloy) YEP-2V   Used in high-torque applications, etc. An iron (Fe)-cobalt (Co) alloy with vanadium (V) added to improve workability. It has a high saturation magnetic flux density, allowing the motor to be made smalle...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/15

oint venture company that the Renault Group, the Volvo Group, and the French logistics company CMA CGM established, and will be produced at Renault’s Sandouville Plant in France. All models are based on an all-electric skateboard platform, featuring a rear-mounted motor. The NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) long-range battery version offers a range (WLTP mode) of up to 450 km, while the LFP (lithium iron phosphate) standard-range battery version d...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/08

d Indonesia’s PT Agung Kentjana Abadi. United Auto Battery System is a collaboration between the SAIC Group and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL). With an initial investment of USD 6.3 million, the plant can annually produce 20,000 power batteries (LFP and NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) batteries) and supply them to MG electric vehicles. SAIC-GM-Wuling On December 31, 2024, SAIC-GM-Wuling announced that it has started operat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/13

h rates, the growth rate of ternary batteries has fluctuated widely over the past six years, showing a tendency to lack stability. Meanwhile, lithium iron phosphate batteries maintain strong growth overall.   From the production side, unlike ternary batteries, which require precious metals such as cobalt and nickel, lithium iron phosphate batteries have been greatly affected by the decline in lithium carbonate prices, resulting in a significant ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

r range extender engine for plug-in hybrid   The hybrid uses a 1.4-liter I4 gasoline engine fueled by a 47.5-gallon tank as a range extender with an 800 V generator to recharge the battery system. The extender produces 45 kW while the vehicle is in motion and 20 kW while stationary. Two nickel, cobalt, manganese, and aluminum (NCMA) battery options are available for the hybrid, comprised of a standard four-pack system providing 140 kWh or an ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/06

d is produced at the Chonburi Plant. C-segment electric 5-door hatchback. Available in ranges of 423km or 540km. MG S5 EV Announced at the Bangkok International Motor Show in March 2025, and will be produced at the Chonburi Plant. Compact electric SUV. It is equipped with a 64kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery with a range of 416km or 550km. Three grades, D, X, and V, are available, with prices starting at THB 719,900. IM Motors IM6 A ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/12

it has signed a contract to supply drum brakes to GM. The products will be manufactured at the Harbin Plant in Heilongjiang Province, China for two years starting in April 2008, and delivered to GM's Lordstown Plant (Ohio, U.S.) and Ramos Arizpe Plant (Mexico). The target vehicles are the Chevrolet Cobalt and the Chevrolet HHR. The new order is expected to increase sales by approximately USD 33 million. Mando’s Harbin Plant has already expanded...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

ing installed and lines are being renovated so that vehicles with various powertrains can be assembled on the same production line.   For EV batteries, the company is promoting a strategy of using two types of battery technology: batteries that use ternary cathode materials (nickel, manganese, and cobalt: NMC) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The company is working with four battery manufacturers on plans to build seven battery plants...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/05

ufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SMEC) was granted INR 120 million. The government also exempted customs duties on 35 additional capital goods for EV battery manufacturing to further boost domestic battery production. Additionally, basic customs duties on key raw materials, including cobalt powder, lithium-ion battery scrap, lead, zinc, and 12 other critical minerals, have been fully exempted.   On February 11, the Rajasthan state...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/26

. The Hyundai CRETA Electric is the first model to feature locally assembled battery packs from this facility.   In its first phase, the plant can assemble up to 75,000 battery packs annually. It has the flexibility to assemble a wide range of battery types, including NMC (Lithium-Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt Oxide) and LFP (Lithium-Iron-Phosphate) batteries. This new battery pack assembly plant will enable HMIL to optimize battery costs and ensure a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/13

0 square meter tract of land in the SAIC International Industrial Park, Cikarang, West Java. With an initial investment of USD 6.3 million, the company will produce 20,000 drive batteries per year to supply MG-branded EVs. The plant will produce lithium iron phosphate batteries and nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) batteries (E2). Three types of battery packs will be manufactured: E1-51kWh, E2-51kWh, and E2-64kWh. New vehicle models MG Motor Indone...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/20

tive Research, Duisburg/Photo: Copyright © BASF SE)   In April 2024, a base metal refinery prototype plant started its operation, processing end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, and battery production scrap.   This will facilitate the optimal recovery of valuable metals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and copper when scaling up the technology.   BASF is committed to further developing and scaling up its metal refining technology,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/10